A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5787946 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 30855428 epoch_slot_no: 10628 block_no: 5787769 slot_leader_id: 5394655 size: 6707 time: 2021-05-31 00:41:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48cbde3de5b353591a4bcc53d9841d84b76ccb6f587a80e138531453cd07ec18Block Operator
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